Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Right to Birth Registration for Children from Invalid Marriages
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that children from invalid marriages have the right to birth registration, upholding their legal status under Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Bombay High Court Orders Compensation for Wrongly Accused Man, Cites Overcrowded Jails
The court highlights the issue of overcrowded jails and curtailed liberty.
Shaping the Future of Legal Education: Insights from the Manupatra-NLUO Eastern Region Law Teachers’ Conclave
The Manupatra-NLUO Eastern Region Law Teachers' Conclave, held on September 28, 2024, at the National Law University Odisha (NLUO), brought together distinguished legal educators and professionals to discuss the future of legal education and the evolving role of law teachers in an AI-driven
Call for Nominations: 2024 Fali Nariman Memorial Awards to Honor Legal Excellence and Integrity
BITS Law School, Mumbai, in collaboration with Surana & Surana International Attorneys, is hosting the Fali Nariman Memorial Awards and inviting nominations for the 2024 edition. The deadline for submissions is October 20, 2024.
Delhi HC Allows Anganwadi Workers to Have Additional Jobs: Dismisses DSSSB’s Appeal
The Delhi High Court ruled that Anganwadi workers can hold additional jobs due to low wages, dismissing DSSSB's appeal against Parmila Devi's job application.
Delhi High Court Directs DSLSA to Prevent Delays in POCSO Compensation
Delhi High Court orders DSLSA to prevent delays in compensating POCSO survivors, setting up SOPs and dedicated email communication.
Kerala High Court Orders Production of Case Diary in Minister Saji Cherian’s Insult Case
The Kerala High Court directed the production of the case diary in Minister Saji Cherian’s case. A lawyer seeks a CBI re-investigation, alleging police failed to conduct a proper probe into his remarks against the Constitution.
Kerala High Court: Terms ‘Deaf and Dumb’ and ‘Hearing Impaired’ are Offensive, Prefers ‘Deaf’ and ‘Hard-of-Hearing’
The Kerala High Court ruled that terms like "deaf and dumb" and "hearing impaired" are outdated and offensive. The Court emphasized the importance of using 'deaf' or 'hard-of-hearing' in legal contexts.
Supreme Court Criticizes Andhra CM for Public Allegations in Tirupati Laddu Controversy
The Supreme Court criticized Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu for making public claims about adulterated ghee in Tirupati laddus before investigation results, raising concerns over political involvement in religious matters.
Bombay High Court Hears PIL to Ban Online Rummy in Maharashtra
A PIL seeks to ban online rummy in Maharashtra, claiming it is gambling. The Bombay High Court is examining whether rummy is a game of skill or chance.
